Pro Wrestling, strange lamps, and a superhero: The odd story behind SnoCo’s oddest event
MONROE, Wash., May 22, 2023—Captain Slinky may not be your typical superhero. He doesn’t fly around the streets of Monroe late at night fighting crime, but he does put on what may be Snohomish County’s oddest craft fair at the Evergreen Fairgrounds at least three times a year — Oddmall: Emporium of the Weird. Oddmall […]
All seven juveniles who escaped from security facility are now in custody
KING COUNTY, Wash., May 31, 2023—The four remaining juveniles who escaped the Echo Glenn Children’s Center shortly after midnight on Sunday are now in custody after a statewide manhunt led to their arrest in Vancouver, Washington by Clark County deputies. According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, three of the seven teens were apprehended Sunday […]
Mukilteo firefighters respond to RV fire near Speedway
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 30, 2023—Mukilteo Firefighters responded to a fire just south of 133 Street SW and Lake Road which is just west of Mukilteo Speedway, at 10:45 a.m., Tuesday morning. When firefighters arrived, an RV was fully engulfed in flames and Lake Road was closed for about an hour. At this time no injuries […]
Fentanyl smoke exposure sends two deputies to the hospital
BOTHELL, Wash., May 30, 2023—The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that two of its deputies were transported to hospital after secondhand exposure to fentanyl smoke in a routine nuisance complaint check. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, two Snohomish County deputies were investigating a nuisance complaint near the 3900 block of 164th […]
Lynnwood Police seize loaded firearm in failed shoplifting attempt
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 29, 2023—Lynnwood Police seize firearm from a shoplifting suspect on Sunday afternoon after a brief foot chase ending at the Nordstroms Rack near Alderwood Mall Parkway and 196th Street SW. At approximately 4:50 p.m., Sunday, May 28, dispatch received a theft call from Dick’s Sporting Goods alleging a male suspect left the […]
Memorial Day: Cities pay tribute to US military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 29, 2023—Approximately 150 people gathered at Veterans Park in Lynnwood City Center this Memorial Day to pay tribute to the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual event was hosted by Lynnwood American Legion Post 37 and Lynnwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040. […]
Remembrance from a Korean War veteran for this Memorial Day
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 25, 2019—In the early 1950s, an 18-year-old Eugene “Gene” Alfred Turner enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Turner went on to complete an eight-week boot camp at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego, which he described as “very disciplined” and where he “learned how to stand at attention.” Ultimately, he […]
Statewide manhunt for four juveniles who escaped from security facility
UPDATE [8:47 a.m., May 31, 2023] : The remaining Juveniles who were on the run were captured by Tuesday morning after escaping the Echo Glenn Children’s Center on May 28. KING COUNTY, Wash., May 28, 2023—The statewide search is on for convicted juveniles who escaped from the Echo Glenn Children’s Center shortly after midnight today […]
Mill Creek accepting applications for volunteer boards and commissions
MILL CREEK, Wash., May 28, 2023 – The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for several volunteer boards and commissions through June 16, 2023. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent opportunities for those who want to have a voice in their community and to work with others to make a positive difference. The City […]
Kamiak Winter Percussion secures 8th place at WGI World Championships
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 28, 2023—In late April, Kamiak Winter Percussion went to Dayton, Ohio to compete in the WGI World Championships for the first time ever, making it to finals and securing 8th place. Celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, Kamiak Winter Percussion had been practicing relentlessly for their competitions, with over 200 hours of […]
